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Old 05-20-2016, 03:36 PM   #1
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any ideas what might be wrong i have a flathead 39 ford 85 hp. the motor will start when it is cold after it warms up and i shut it down it will not start it will turn over and over and over i just put new plugs coil adapter 6 volt coil had the carb rebuilt any ideas of what the problem might be? any help in this matter would surely be appreciated. thank you JIM S.
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Old 05-20-2016, 03:47 PM   #2
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Do you have spark at the plugs when it won't start?

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Old 05-20-2016, 04:22 PM   #3
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if no spark try a new condenser and or coil
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Old 05-20-2016, 07:37 PM   #4
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put on old condenser and coil problem solved starts every time must have gotten a bad condenser and or coil thanks for your help guys. jim s.
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Old 05-21-2016, 06:22 AM   #5
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Send the COIL TO SKIP. The problem if you have one will be the condenser SKIPS coils can take the heat. been there done that. kerk
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